Thousands of teenagers in England are enrolled at college but never attending, invisible to the systems meant to protect them. A new report from the children’s commissioner says official statistics are missing the true scale of the crisis.
C-section rates have hit a record high in England, with nearly one in three babies now born by caesarean. Mothers say they’re being sent home after major surgery with almost no support or guidance.
GDP measures the total value of everything a country produces, and the UK’s is growing — but the headline figure hides a more complicated picture. Here’s what the latest numbers really mean for British households and the economy.
British beekeepers are demanding a government-backed awareness campaign as Asian hornet sightings in England hit 72 confirmed cases in 2023, up from just 22 the year before. The invasive predator is spreading fast, and experts say the public needs to know how to spot it before it’s too late.
Cleveland Police chief constable Victoria Fuller says her force is proud but underfunded, and is calling for merger into a larger strategic force. Her comments have put police funding back in the national spotlight.
Reform UK has denied accreditation to three journalists ahead of its annual conference, citing their critical reporting on the party. Press freedom groups are calling the move an alarming attack on independent political journalism.
De Nederlandsche Bank has relocated 86 tonnes of gold worth roughly $7.6 billion from North American vaults to the Bank of England in London. The move reflects growing European anxiety over geopolitical instability and a desire to keep reserves within easier reach.
Valentina Foster’s parents have paid a heartbreaking tribute to their daughter after she was killed in a house fire in Middlesbrough. The family say her devastating loss has changed their lives forever.
Growing public pressure is forcing governments and tech giants to confront the soaring energy demands of datacentres. Experts warn that without binding regulation, voluntary pledges will keep falling short of climate targets.
Andy Burnham has unveiled a new cabinet with a sweeping promise to ‘bring back hope’ to Greater Manchester. The announcement signals a decisive shift in tone and ambition for the region’s leadership.
